Finding a room in Amsterdam takes time, money and effort. In Folia’s UvA Cribs series, students show what their living situations are like. Jusin deliberately chose to rent a room from a live-in landlord in Amsterdam East. piped.video/7vxFClFk9Bk
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Research shows that more than half of young adults struggle to make ends meet. How do students afford all those oat milk cappuccinos and fancy sandwiches tempting them on campus? Do they ever worry about money? piped.video/8RtePV_dd-o
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Getting high just from dancing, preferably barefoot: even at ADE, traditionally a hotspot for alcohol and drugs, there are several ecstatic dance parties to be found. Would students go to one of these parties?
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Research by Amsterdam UMC shows that the food environment in the city is becoming increasingly unhealthy. How easy is it for students to find a healthy meal? “If you don’t cook for yourself, it’s simply too expensive.”
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In Folia’s UvA Cribs series, students show what their living situations are like. After years of searching, 22-year-old student Coen Deuring found a room in a very special place: among elderly residents in a senior housing complex in the Indische Buurt . piped.video/9JoY8A6M2Js
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During her studies, Noa discovered how many food initiatives Amsterdam has to offer, and how difficult they can be to find. That’s why she created Get a Plate: an interactive map bringing together affordable meals across Amsterdam piped.video/1OU59SPNpg0
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In the 1960s, the first Moroccan migrant workers came to the Netherlands. The exhibition Herkomst & Horizon follows the Moroccan-Dutch community from that first generation to today. How do artists from different generations express their identity?
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Hyves is back! The Dutch social media platform, originally created by UvA alumni, promises no addictive algorithms or endless scrolling. But is that something today's generation of students actually wants? And what memories do they have of the platform? piped.video/iNxqpF0hkEU
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From cigarette butts to glass and plastic packaging, litter has long been a problem in Amsterdam. That’s why students and staff armed themselves with litter pickers and rubbish bags to make the campus a little cleaner during Amsterdam Cleanup Day. piped.video/ktbVZtWMZGw
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The violence in Overasselt has reignited the debate about legalizing drugs. Could legalization reduce the violence linked to the drug trade? And how far removed are Dutch drug users from that criminality? piped.video/lGwT1p99j1Y
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Young people in the Netherlands have remarkably little confidence in their own impact on the environment, according to PISA research. What are UvA students doing to live more sustainably, and will they be joining the climate march? piped.video/r8iey357njY
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Making new friends, finding your feet and going out for drinks together: many first-year students dive into student association life at the start of their studies. But how important is joining a student association to the student experience?
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Daphne is one of the students who is the first in her family to go to university. Through Get Ready, she receives some extra guidance as she starts her studies. What is it like for Daphne to be the first in her family to go to university?piped.video/xPuEHGC23v4
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First-year students are arriving in the city to begin their studies at the UvA. But finding a room in Amsterdam remains a major challenge for many of them. Some are therefore starting their student life in a hostel.
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Alcohol should be discouraged. At least, that’s the advice of the Dutch Health Council, which says there is no safe lower limit for alcohol consumption and that the government should do more to discourage drinking. piped.video/kEt-ypcpbrI
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TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: if the coalition parties get their way, social media will soon have a minimum age of 15. Would UvA students have wanted that when they were teenagers? Or not?
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With her colorful floral outfit and mobile food stall, ‘Chabon’ is perhaps the most striking presence on the Roeterseiland Campus. Since last month, she has been selling homemade onigiri and matcha three days a week. piped.video/LMhRE-PViqA
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Research into illegal drugs in the Netherlands is now also being conducted at Science Park. In early May, chemists from the UvA, together with the Amsterdam Police, opened a new research laboratory, where new methods are being developed to test drugs.
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Kick-off times ranging from early in the morning to late at night. Over the next month, football fans will have plenty of opportunities to follow the World Cup. But how enthusiastic are football fans on campus about such a demanding schedule? piped.video/6tf_rcGvV30
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The festival season is just around the corner. For the past five years, students have been organizing their own festival. But how easy is it really to put together a festival for thousands of visitors?
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Recent research has shown that young people are increasingly being influenced by the so-called “manosphere”: a collection of online networks that promote macho behavior and sexist ideas. Do students notice the influence of the manosphere around them?piped.video/l6kYJUqBvUI
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Pizza, pasta, or a bland salad: anyone who eats on campus is already familiar with the usual offerings. But that is about to change. From 2027 onwards, campus catering will be getting a makeover. What does the ideal campus meal look like? piped.video/dQFYb5HfgGw
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ACTA students have recently started using VR headsets to practise how to respond to medical emergencies. Students indicated a need for more realistic and intensive training. piped.video/QdRk5NI2fp4
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For many young people, going out has become an expensive habit, so they go out less often. Four Amsterdam nightclubs are now trying to turn the tide with a new experiment: a night pass for €24.50 a month that gives unlimited access. piped.video/pJAXNvEv444
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Luna de Veer has been singing her whole life, but her debut single was released less than a year ago. While combining her part-time job at the UvA with a emerging music career, she is balancing ambition and uncertainty. piped.video/92NYUM6dTdM
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A recent report shows that about half of young people (ages 12 to 29) are concerned about increasing polarization. How do university students deal with this? piped.video/hl9zhDpOVLM
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The cold days seem to be slowly coming to an end, giving way to sunshine and blossoming trees. With the first warm rays on your face and the city coming back to life, love is in the air. But what little things can quickly kill a new romantic spark? piped.video/k1C8uYHJpMg
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The World Happiness Report shows that Dutch people – especially young people – have been feeling less happy in recent years. The Netherlands now ranks seventh, its lowest position ever. Do international students also feel less happy in Dutch society? piped.video/c5v4CDsPzkQ
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Ticket sales for major festivals like Lowlands and Wildeburg have been a nerve-wracking process in recent years. This year, nearly two months after the start of sales, tickets are still available. The reason? Students simply find them too expensive. piped.video/wYN4Sx2FFnY
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Political campaigns are in full swing, but many students aren’t sure what’s at stake. Yet there are plenty of things in Amsterdam that cause frustration: from sky-high rent and climate concerns to the high cost of everyday life. piped.video/pib0PuidmTE
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UvA student Willem deftly manoeuvres through his garage in Amsterdam-West. Together with a good friend, he runs bicycle shop ReRide Amsterdam. They purchase bicycles from the municipality, and sell them within the same week. piped.video/LRbId7guass
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Indy combines her studies at UvA with a growing career in two worlds: skating and modeling. After her participation in the NK Skating, she received interest from the modeling industry through social media.
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Buzz and nerves fill student café Skek. UvA students Luis and Zissa are launching their own radio station to give students a platform to experiment with music, storytelling, and journalism. “There’s much more talent out there than we think.”piped.video/zXXiPZoJ4g4
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Whether she’s going to college or walking through the city, Meijra always has her phone in hand. As a UvA student, she shares her life daily on TikTok and Instagram: from study stress to dating adventures, from small moments of happiness to big setbacks. piped.video/_U7RJKi1hlA
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90s street language is still very much alive in the Netherlands. Research by the Meertens Institute shows that today’s generation of young people still recognize and use words that were popular around 25 years ago, such as loesoe, chickie, and fittie. piped.video/RuzVqx0H9-w
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Once a week, a group of older Ukrainian women gathers in a room of a former hotel in Amsterdam Nieuw-West for Dutch lessons. They do this under the guidance of UvA student Mik Tange, who has been teaching Dutch here for over a year. piped.video/Pvm30zyHPFk
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A World Cup boycott or not? The debate is heating up as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to punish countries with import tariffs over their criticism of his Greenland plans. Is a boycott an effective way to send a clear political message? piped.video/JM4o389w7CE
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Students struggling financially can now collect free food packages from the Asva Student Union. The union is responding to worrying reports of students having to cut back on meals due to money shortages. piped.video/AO7psP778Bs
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Ice-cold showers, 14 degrees in the apartment, and repairs that never happen: hundreds of residents at the student complexes on Carolina MacGillavrylaan have been complaining to the housing corporation DUWO for months about the poor living conditions. piped.video/xY0cin_WASw
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Today marks the fourth day of heavy snowfall. The UvA remains open, although the campuses are noticeably emptier than usual. Which students managed to reach the Roeterseiland campus this morning? “I think it’s horrible that I had to come today.” piped.video/1KeBANUUTN8
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Young people are increasingly opting out of participating in the media because they do not want their name or face to appear in the newspaper. Where does this reluctance come from?
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What did your house look like fifty or a hundred years ago? Researchers joined forces to further develop the Amsterdam Time Machine: a digital map that brings the past to life by connecting historical data with interactive maps and 3D visualizations.
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Overconsumption, deception, unethical. Black Friday deals come with many pitfalls, yet they remain tempting. Students share how deceptive discounts influence their buying behavior and why they are or aren’t susceptible to them. piped.video/DJSy1veHod0
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Not too long ago, he was still sitting in lecture halls. Now he’s responsible for flamboyant stripper performances. Dylan Meijer (27) studied PPLE at the UvA, is a qualified doctor and the director of one of the most famous sex theatres in the world.
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Every week, second-year dental students from Acta pedal through the narrow streets of Amsterdam with a cargo bike full of dental instruments. They are on their way to vulnerable elderly patients who can no longer visit the practice themselves. piped.video/iCh07DujHYg
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Dating apps like Bumble and Tinder are losing popularity. Are students tired of endless swiping and going back to meeting each other in bars? “Online you could be getting catfished.”
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Voting in the general election between study sessions? Today, students can do so at several UvA locations. Will the red pencil lean to the left or the right? Folia visited Crea for a small exit poll.
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has started again, but many students are still in the middle of exam week. Do they sneak in a sober clubbing night, or wait until the weekend to let loose? “We’ll definitely use something after our exams.” piped.video/YHPzjcHimL0
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On Friday, October 17, students gathered in Utrecht to protest against the ongoing housing crisis and the lack of affordable student housing.What impact does this have on their mental health, and how do they view the future? piped.video/bAZQdYEbLzY
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Dutch young people are much more likely to have a part-time job than their European peers, according to figures from the UWV. Is life here simply more expensive, or is it due to a different work ethic? piped.video/Pt9areV1hP4
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Education, migration, defense, housing shortage: these are key issues as the Netherlands votes on October 29. How are students informing themselves to make the right choice? And what do they want politicians to focus on? piped.video/fCWP71vhedA
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For over a year, (former) UvA students and close friends Mante and Piet have been working on their ship Maria. As a creative solution to the growing housing shortage, they bought a completely unfinished ship for 70,000 euros and started a massive project. piped.video/bK_KMdcRE94
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